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Recent Examples of clutch bag
She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Hathaway wore an elegant black t-shirt with an asymmetric skirt, accessorized with a leather belt and a large clutch bag for the occasion.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In a potential nod to the late designer, who died last month, the duchess finished her ensemble with a satin clutch bag and pumps by the Italian design house.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Hathaway wore an elegant black t-shirt with an asymmetric skirt, accessorized with a leather belt and a large clutch bag for the occasion.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In a potential nod to the late designer, who died last month, the duchess finished her ensemble with a satin clutch bag and pumps by the Italian design house.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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Shoes, purses, make-up and jewelry were also donated.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The sleek shape of this shoulder tote is ideal for anyone who wants a travel purse look.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Lakers had the best clutch record in the NBA during the regular season, going 22-8 in games in which the score was within five points in the final five minutes.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Black throat monitors reproduce by laying eggs, and females can produce large clutches.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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One bag serves three hearty portions, or four measly ones.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Today, sprawling suburbs and strip shopping centers predominate in Florida, with tremendous impacts on our environment, quality of life and pocketbooks.—
Tom Hoctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Americans’ pocketbooks are hurting as essentials like gas become more expensive and fears of a possible recession grow.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each month, DriveSavers receives calls from people facing the loss of their memories, their livelihoods, their businesses, their cryptocurrency wallets.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The real star here is the glitzy floral handbag that feels right in line with the bold accessories seen at the Derby.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department officers are searching for two burglary suspects who allegedly broke into a Westwood home, stealing jewelry and designer handbags.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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